Medical Advisory Service for Housing and Homelessness Applications

This service supports the Council's Local Housing Authority in meeting its legal obligations under the Housing Act 1996 (Parts VI and VII). The service provider will deliver medical advice to inform housing and homelessness assistance decisions, with a focus on: assessing how applicants' health conditions (including chronic illnesses, disabilities, and other medical concerns) affect their ability to maintain stable housing; ensuring health-related needs are properly considered throughout the application decision-making process; and incorporating health considerations as a key factor in housing allocation and homelessness support determinations. The service aims to improve outcomes for vulnerable applicants by ensuring medical evidence is available to decision-makers.